He is one of several victims to be featured in this year’s Civilian Gallantry list. Nurse Kirsty Boden, murdered by terrorists as she helped victims, was awarded the Queen’s Commendation for Bravery.

Her family said they were “very proud”. Two hero officers who confronted the attackers were awarded the George Medal. British Transport Police officer Wayne Marques was left seriously injured after battling three terrorists with only his baton.

He said: “[It’s] a silver lining I hope that not just me but my colleagues and my family and the people who have supported this can take some form of comfort and pride from.”